Date: November 14, 2024Incident Date: November 12, 2024 A devastating landslide in western Madagascar on November 12, 2024, has claimed the lives of at least 16 people after it struck an area along the Tsiribihina River. The tragic event occurred while a boat, carrying 26 passengers, had docked at the port. The landslide hit suddenly, […]
Continue ReadingDiana Acconcia, Director for International Affairs and Climate Finance in the Directorate-General for Climate Action of the European Commission, right, at site visit to training on solar PV maintenance targeting unemployed youth, organised by an EU funded project. The EU works closely with other countries and regions to advance dialogue and cooperation on climate change with […]
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Introduction The 21st century is already witnessing a fundamental shift in the drivers of global conflict. As Ismail Serageldin, the Egyptian scholar and former Vice President of the World Bank, famously stated: “If the wars of the last century were fought over oil, those of this century will be fought over water.” Nowhere is this […]
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Building Equitable and Sustainable Transitions: Addressing the Needs of Fossil Fuel-Dependent Nations in the Age of Climate Action As the world accelerates its transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, the urgency of climate action is clear. From rising sea levels to extreme weather events, the impacts of climate change are already being felt […]
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At the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer made a bold commitment to reduce the United Kingdom’s greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035. This ambitious target builds on the UK’s existing climate goals and is part of a broader strategy to position the country as a global leader in climate […]
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11/13/2024 05:21 PM EST Office of the Spokesperson The Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) works to support partners and allies around the world seeking to deploy innovative clean energy technologies, improve access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to spur economic growth, support American private sector investment in energy infrastructure, contribute to diverse and resilient […]
Continue ReadingAnna Florianová (@IBOTCZ; @popecolIBOT), Institute of Botany of the Czech Academy of Sciences, describes her article: Climate-driven shifts in plant-soil feedback of a perennial grass species As the climate changes, scientists are becoming increasingly interested in how these shifts impact plant growth. Climate change does not only have direct effects on plants, but may also affect […]
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Despite the trillions of dollars pouring into the sustainability, Net Zero, carbon capture, and renewable energy sectors, a persistent climate denial narrative remains entrenched, especially in some developing nations. This resistance stems from a mix of economic dependency on fossil fuels, political interests, and misunderstanding of the benefits that come with transitioning to green technologies. […]
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Introduction In a landmark move to accelerate global climate action, the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) has launched its Capital Market Mechanism (CCMM), a groundbreaking initiative designed to raise up to $75 billion (£58 billion) for clean energy projects in developing countries. The scheme will issue investment-grade bonds listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), aiming […]
Continue ReadingMinister Joubert led the Seychelles’ delegation at the COP16 event in Cali, Colombia. (Seychelles News Agency) Photo license (Seychelles News Agency) – The 16th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)7 was suspended early on November 2 after losing quorum, but not before reaching a historic agreement. The key […]
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